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CIRCUMNAVIGATE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word circumnavigate. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word circumnavigate. (close relations)
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compass
nounn
noun

• navigational instrument for finding directions

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the limit of capability

• drafting instrument used for drawing circles

verb

• bring about; accomplish

• travel around, either by plane or ship

• get the meaning of something

around
adverbadv
adverb

• in the area or vicinity

• by a circular or circuitous route

• used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

• in a circle or circular motion

• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

• in or to a reversed position or direction

• to a particular destination either specified or understood

• all around or on all sides

• in circumference

• from beginning to end; throughout

circumvent
verbv
verb

• surround so as to force to give up

• beat through cleverness and wit

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

go
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• functioning correctly and ready for action

noun

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine

• a usually brief attempt

• a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters

verb

• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

• follow a procedure or take a course

• move away from a place into another direction

• enter or assume a certain state or condition

• be awarded; be allotted

• have a particular form

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• follow a certain course

• be abolished or discarded

• be or continue to be in a certain condition

• make a certain noise or sound

• perform as expected when applied

• to be spent or finished

• progress by being changed

• continue to live and avoid dying

• pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• be in the right place or situation

• be ranked or compare

• begin or set in motion

• have a turn; make one's move in a game

• be contained in

• be sounded, played, or expressed

• blend or harmonize

• lead, extend, or afford access

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

• be spent

• give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number

• stop operating or functioning

round
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• having the shape or form of a circle

noun

• a charge of ammunition for a single shot

• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)

• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

• the usual activities in your day

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• the course along which communications spread

• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• an outburst of applause

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

• any circular or rotating mechanism

adverb

• from beginning to end; throughout

adjective satellite

• (of sounds) full and rich

• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

verb

• wind around; move along a circular course

• make round

• pronounce with rounded lips

• attack in speech or writing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

• become round, plump, or shapely

sail
verbv
noun

• a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

• an ocean trip taken for pleasure

• any structure that resembles a sail

verb

• traverse or travel on (a body of water)

• move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

• travel on water propelled by wind

• travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

Best Hypernyms For CIRCUMNAVIGATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circumnavigate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for COMPASS

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